John Charles Ballintine
MilitaryAssigned to 71TCS, 434TCG, 9AF USAAF. Co-pilot of Horsa chalk#10. Knocked unconscious by explosion, came to being treated by German medic, evacuated back to aid station in St Come- Du-Mont. Remained behind with medics and other wounded when Germans pulled out of town.
Awards: PH, WWII Victory, EAME.
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Units served with
- Unit Hierarchy: Group
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Troop Carrier
- Unit Hierarchy: Squadron
- Air Force: Ninth Air Force
- Type Category: Air base
People
- Military/Civilian/Mascot: Military
- Nationality: American
- Unit: 434th Troop Carrier Group 71st Troop Carrier Squadron
- Service Numbers: 17058039 / T-000468
- Highest Rank: Flight Officer
- Role/Job: Pilot
Places
- Site type: Airfield
Events
Event | Location | Date | Description |
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Born |
Beaufort County, SC | 28 November 1912 | |
Enlisted |
Beaufort, SC | 13 January 1941 | Beaufort, South Carolina |
Other Discharged USAAF |
17 July 1945 | Honourable discharge. | |
Died |
Minneapolis, MN | 15 April 1993 | |
Buried |
Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis, Hennepin County,MN | 20 April 1993 | Lakewood Cemetery Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN |
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